Events

Comic and Cosplay Convention Returns to Montgomery County This October

The third annual RisuCon comic convention will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event will feature a vendor hall, cosplay contests, anime screenings, game tournaments, crafting workshops, and more.

According to the event, “RisuCon, a convention for people of all ages who love superheroes and anime. Families can enjoy dressing up, meeting their favorite celebrities, and participating in amazing panels and kid-friendly programming.” Special guests include artists John Watkins-Chow, Chris Flick, and Nick Davis.

RisuCon is the annual meeting of the Montgomery County Comic & Cosplay Club, a non-profit 501(c)7 membership organization.